nifuroxazide | Ecofuril Oral Suspension 200 mg / 5 ml 90 ml

Pharmacological action

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract infections (intestinal antiseptic), a derivative of nitrofuran. In high doses it has a bactericidal effect, in smaller doses it has a bacteriostatic effect.

Active against gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. Gram-negative bacteria: Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp.

Indications

Acute diarrhea of ​​bacterial origin (in the absence of suspected invasion).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to nitrofuran derivatives.

Do not use in infants (under 1 month of age) and premature infants.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

It is possible to use nifuroxazide during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) according to indications.

Special instructions

The use of nifuroxazide does not preclude the need for rehydration therapy if if there are symptoms of dehydration.

Before use in children older than 1 month old, a congenital deficiency of sucrose-breaking enzymes should be ruled out.

Composition of

5 ml contains:

Active ingredients:

nifuroxazide 200 mg

Excipients:

maltitol - 350 mg,

lactulose - 300 mg,

povidone K90 - 25 mg, sardlkp 20 mg,

10 mg,

methyl parahydroxybenzoate - 5 mg,

sodium citrate dihydrate - 0.015 mg,

anhydrous citric acid - 0.001 mg,

purified water - until a suspension of 5 ml is obtained.

Dosage and administration of

Adults - 200 mg 4 times / day.

For children aged 1 month to 2.5 years - 100 mg 2-3 times / day over 2.5 years - 200 mg 3 times / day.

Duration of treatment - no more than 7 days.

Side effects

Possible:

Allergic reactions.

Drug Interactions

Concomitant use of ethanol may cause hypersensitivity symptoms.

Active ingredient

nifuroxazide

lekarstvennaja form

suspensions for pryema inside

Appointment

Adult, Children older than 1 month, Detyam on purpose doctor

Indications

From intestinal infections, From diarrhea, From poisoning